Hong Kong, 28th June: As international exhibitions are still unable to proceed in most markets around the world, organisers are increasingly turning to online sourcing events as an alternative. Hong Kong, which heavily relies on international exhibitors and visitors at its B2B exhibitions, has been particularly hard hit as many organisers move to quickly shift events to online platforms.

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), a major exhibition organiser in Hong Kong, will organise a Sourcing Summer Virtual Expo running from 29th June to 24th July. Key products at the Summer Virtual Expo include consumer electronics, gifts, kitchenware, medical supplies, outdoor sporting equipment, clothing and related accessories. The HKTDC maintains that it will potentially connect more than 500,000 buyers with 22,000 suppliers.